Job Summary
Job Description
Overview
At Essen Health Care, we care for that!
As the largest privately held multispecialty medical group in the Bronx, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a Population Health model of care, Essen has five integrated clinical divisions offering urgent care, primary care, and specialty services, as well as nursing home staffing and care management. Founded in 1999, our over 20-year commitment has fueled an unwavering dedication toward innovating a better healthcare delivery system. Essen has expanded from a single primary care office to an umbrella organization offering specialties from women’s health to endocrinology, from psychiatry to a vast array of other specialties. All clinical services are offered via telehealth or in-person at over 35 medical offices and at home through the Essen House Calls program.
Essen Health Care is the place Where Care Comes Together! We are looking for the most talented and effective individuals to join our rapidly growing company. With over 1,100 employees and 400+ Practitioners, we care for over 250,000 patients annually in New York City and beyond. From medical providers to administration & operational staff, there is a career here for you. Join our team today!
Job Summary
Job Summary: The Psychiatrists will be responsible for evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.
- Full-time and Part-time Schedules
- Comprehensive Pay Structure
- Access to multiple Physician Specialties
- Hospital and community-based positions available
- Culture passionate about improving access to healthcare
- Great benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and commuter benefits
Job Responsibilities
Evaluate patient through conversations, interviews, and observations
Administer patient tests or request testing/lab work; analyze patient data and results
Diagnose patient with correct psychological, emotional, or behavioral disorder
Collaborate with patient’s physicians and other medical staff to determine treatment
Set patient’s goals and discuss treatment plans
Establish timelines, tasks, and medical needs of patient
Analyze the best medications or therapy to help patient reach goal
Prescribe medications and monitor patient intake
Document patient records and progress, including symptoms, medications, and treatments
Counsel patient and listen to their reactions to treatment
Provide patient with emotional tools and methods for recovery
Educate patient, patient’s family, significant others, and relevant parties of patient’s progress, treatment, and future goals
Qualifications
Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) degree from an accredited United States medical school
Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist
Successful completion of an approved psychiatry residency training program
Active License
Current New York State Medical Practitioner License
Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing
Bilingual (Spanish / English) is a plus but not a requirement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population.
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